WRITERS: At their latest meeting on May 7 several members were delighted to report their success in the writing classes of Wharfedale Festival of Arts 2013, always a good barometer of the local writing talent. The next meeting will be held on May 21
Riders raised funds for air rescue A determined team of cyclists travelled from London through Wharfedale ahead of a rugby match to raise thousands of pounds for charity. The group set off from Richmond, West London, and arrived at Wharfedale
MERCURY MOVIE MAKERS: Wednesday evening was Transport Night and members brought films they had made of different types of transport, which proved very interesting. The earliest railway system for commerce was evidently at Middleton in Leeds and we
WOMEN’S FORUM: Our chairman began by letting us into a bargain offer – we waited with baited breath – it was Swinsty Hall, for a snip price of only £375 million! But down to earth again she updated us for coffee and a chat. After listing the poor health
Bradford Lord Mayor celebrates year in office at Menston church The Lord and Lady Mayoress of Bradford celebrated their year of office at St John’s Church, Menston. Councillor Dale Smith and Margaret Smith (pictured right), who live in the
TALKING NEWSPAPER: At the annual general meeting of the Ilkley Talking Newspaper, the secretary reported another successful year. We now have fewer listeners than previous years mainly due to advances in medical science improving and rectifying loss
FORUM 2000: The group needed 30 minutes extra on May 1 when a team of four came to re-live with them the 2012 Olympic experience and it was wonderful. Peter Smith, who was in charge of everything going on in the Leeds area, briefed the forum in February
METHODIST CHURCH: Sunday morning's service was taken by the Rev Philip Bee and Lindsey Hurst preached in the evening. Everyone is welcome at coffee stop today between 10am and 11.30am. On Saturday, Group 13 is holding a coffee morning between 10am
PROBUS CLUB: Members enjoyed an entertaining and informative morning when John Gilleghan, the visiting speaker, described his personal recollections of a recent visit to New Zealand. Following a brief historical introduction and by a clever use of
PRIORY CHURCH: The services on Sunday are 8am communion (said), 10.30am sung eucharist and evening prayer at 6.30pm. On the first Sunday of the month we hold our liquid family service at 9.15am. This service is aimed at youngsters and there are songs
BRIDGE CLUB: On Tuesday, April 30, seven tables played 28 boards. N/S: 1st Mr Brown & Mr Thompson, 2nd Mrs Weston & Mrs Yeadon; E/W: 1st Mrs Clark & Mrs Harfield, 2nd Mr Dracup & Mrs Streets.
ST PETER’S CHURCH: It being the first Sunday of the month we held our usual half-hour family service at 10am, designed with young children particularly in mind, followed by holy communion for those who wished to stay. It is always a joy to welcome
It is a constant but pleasant surprise how often and how well our local community pulls together to perform sometimes astounding feats of fundraising. Take Ilkley’s Outside the Box cafe, which supports adults with learning difficulties and which
Flashing 20mph warning signs will soon be in place on the approach roads to Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley. Leeds City Council is finalising a scheme that should see the road safety work completed by September. A report in last week
Bank Holiday sunshine ensured it was thirsty work for all those taking part in the 2013 Otley Stretcher Race. The annual fundraising event saw teams dressing up in fancy dress on Monday, May 6, and carrying ‘patients’ around a route that included
A founding member of the Friends of the Kings Hall and Winter Garden has handed his role to a new chairman after serving for 13 years. Since the Friends group was formed in 2000, Jim Horsley has seen the Bradford Council-owned theatre and nostalgic
A woman was taken to hospital after inhaling fumes in a chemical scare at a hotel in the Dales last Sunday. The Devonshire Arms at Bolton Abbey was briefly evacuated just after 10am. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said two chemicals had been
People from across Ilkley joined representatives of police, local organisations and civic dignitaries to pay their last respects to renowned community figure Geoffrey Vere MBE. The funeral service for Mr Vere took place at Ben Rhydding Methodist
